Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire in Sudan, condemns post-election violence in Tanzania Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence that has left civilians dead and aid blocked in parts of Africa. \u201cWith great sorrow I am following the tragic news coming from Sudan, especially from the city of El Fasher in the war-torn region of North Darfur,\u201d the pope said after leading the Angelus in St. Peter\u2019s Square on November 2. He condemned \u201cindiscriminate violence against women and children, attacks on unarmed civilians, and serious obstacles to humanitarian aid,\u201d and called for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors. \u201cI renew my heartfelt appeal to all parties involved to agree to a ceasefire and to urgently open humanitarian corridors,\u201d he said, urging the international community \u201cto act with determination and generosity\u201d to support relief efforts. Turning to Tanzania, the pope expressed sadness over deadly clashes following recent elections, encouraging citizens \u201cto avoid all forms of violence and to follow the path of dialogue.\u201d The pope also greeted pilgrims from Italy and abroad, including youth and religious groups, and said that he would celebrate Mass that afternoon at Rome\u2019s Verano Cemetery in remembrance of the faithful departed. \u201cIn spirit, I will visit the graves of my loved ones, and I will also pray for those who have no one to remember them,\u201d he said. \u201cOur heavenly Father knows and loves each of us, and he forgets no one.\u201d Earlier, before the recitation of the Angelus, the pope reflected on the meaning of All Souls\u2019 Day, telling the faithful that \u201cthe resurrection of the crucified Jesus from the dead sheds light on the destiny of each one of us.\u201d Quoting from the Gospel of John, he said: \u201cThis is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day.\u201d From this, the pope explained, \u201cthe focus of God\u2019s concerns is clear: that no one should perish forever and that everyone should have their own place and radiate their unique beauty.\u201d He linked this hope to the previous day\u2019s feast of All Saints, calling it \u201ca communion of differences that extends God\u2019s life to all his daughters and sons who wish to share in it.\u201d Citing Pope Benedict XVI, he described eternal life as \u201cbeing so immersed in an ocean of infinite love that time, before, and after no longer exist.\u201d Concluding his reflection, the pope invited Christians to live this day as a remembrance filled with hope. \u201cLet us commemorate, therefore, the future,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are not enclosed in the past or in sentimental tears of nostalgia. Neither are we sealed within the present, as in a tomb.\u201d This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA\u2019s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today EWTN Vatican on WhatsApp Diego L\u00f3pez Col\u00edn Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter. More news related to this article The Francis Pontificate: A Double-Barreled Question Pope Francis meets again with Benedict XVI’s former secretary, Archbishop G\u00e4nswein Pope Francis Celebrates 54 years as a Priest Pope Francis lambasts the scourge of human trafficking Worldwide Catholic Population Hits 1.4 Billion LIVE from the Vatican | Easter Vigil Mass in the Holy Night led by Pope Francis 2023<\/p>\n